Jones
- 11.6 mi
- round trip
- 5,609 ft
- climb
- 3,191 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Jones open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Jones, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
2026 Active Wildfire
Agency alert covering Middle Fork Ranger District · USFS · Middle Fork Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Jones is a hard hike on the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is 11.6 miles long, and the round trip involves a total climb of 5,609 feet, with the high point at 3,191 feet. The route is an out-and-back, and the climb is steady throughout, with the steepest stretch at mile 1.8, where the grade reaches 58%. The trail is open year-round, and the trip is estimated to take about 6.5 hours. Bikes and horses are both allowed, and the surface is natural. Clark Butte is 1.7 miles away, and Little Cowhorn is 2.7 miles away. Bedrock Campground sits 2.9 miles off, and Clark Creek Nature Trail is about 3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Casey's Riverside RV Resort18 mi away
- Patio RV Park21 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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